Croton Water Manhole Cover

A relic from the old Croton aqueduct water system, found "underfoot on a sidewalk at Fifth Avenue and about 100th Street." The letters in the center are DPW (Department of Public Works). See the wonderful blog Ephemeral New York.

Sarah’s Point, 1776

A sketch of the operations of His Majesty's fleet and army under the command of Vice Admiral the Rt. Hble. Lord Viscount Howe and Genl. Sr. Wm. Howe, K.B., in 1776. Detail from a British military map depicting the Battle of White Plains in 1776. The detail shows Sarah's Point, one of the many early … Continue reading Sarah’s Point, 1776 →

The “Mannor of Cortland”, 1776

Detail of the "Mannor of Cortland" from A topographical map of Hudsons River, with the channels depth of water, rocks, shoals &c. and the country adjacent, from Sandy-Hook, New York and bay to Fort Edward, also the communication with Canada by Lake George and Lake Champlain, as high as Fort Chambly on Sorel River. The … Continue reading The “Mannor of Cortland”, 1776 →

Albany Post Road Through Croton, 1789

Plates 9 and 10 from A Survey of the Roads of the United States of America by Christopher Colles. 1789, showing the Albany Post Road going through Croton. Plate 9, on the top, right side shows the road crossing the Croton River at the Van Cortlandt ferry, continuing north on plate 10. The numbers indicate … Continue reading Albany Post Road Through Croton, 1789 →

Croton Point, 1775

Detail of the Hudson Highlands from a 1775 map, showing Croton Point when it was called "Enock Pt." From A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of New England, containing the provinces of Massachusetts Bay and New Hampshire, with the Colonies of Conecticut and Rhode Island, Divided into Counties and Townships The whole composed from Actual … Continue reading Croton Point, 1775 →

Brook Street

Postcard of Brook Street, circa 1907-1930.

Hudson River view from Sunshine Terrace

Postcard showing the view from Sunshine Terrace. The land jutting out into the Hudson from the left is the northern tip of Croton Point. Text on the back reads: Ann Robinson's Sunshine Terrace Rest—Sunshine—Diet 120 Old Post North Croton-on-Hudson, New York Telephone Croton 1-3695